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State of Ohio November 2, 2004 Election
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Issue 1. Proposed Constitutional Amendment -- State of Ohio (Proposed by Initiative Petition - A majority yes vote is necessary for passage)
3,329,250 / 61.71% Yes votes ...... 2,065,411 / 38.29% No votes
Be it Resolved by the People of the State of Ohio:

That the Constitution of the State of Ohio be amended by adopting a section to be designated as Section 11 of Article XV thereof, to read as follows:

Article XV

Section 11. Only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this state and its political subdivisions. This state and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance or effect of marriage.

 
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